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It's DANCE DAY at the Morton Grove Farmers' Market this Saturday 8/24!

Morton Grove Farmers’ Market

DANCE DAY!

Saturday, August 24th

Market Hours: 8 am – 12 pm 
Market Address: 6210 Dempster St., Morton Grove Join us on Saturday morning to shop, eat and DANCE!

Our Dance Day Schedule:

FEATURED VENDOR:

The Backyard Bed and Breakfast

Joe Pacovsky hand crafts wooden homes and feeders for birds, squirrels, bats and other backyard animals, as well as a variety of wooden decorations, door knockers and toys.Featured Vendor Specials:
*EARLY BIRD 8:00-9:00 am – All License Plate Birdhouses will be $18.00 (regularly $25.00!) 
*20 Flat Top Birdhouses, unpainted $8.00 until sold out 
*In FORECLOSURE: 20 Painted Birdhouses only $10.00 until sold out 

  • Illinois and Michigan sweet corn is available from Blankenship Farm - Eau Claire, MI, Patyk Farms - Richmond, IL, Twin Garden Farms - Harvard, IL and Wright Way Farm - Beloit, WI.
  • Check out the ABC7 News Mirai sweet corn video here.
  • Fresh, local produce including SWEET CORN, PEACHES, APRICOTS, PLUMS, APPLES, TOMATOES, EGGPLANT, ONIONS, BLUEBERRIES, CUCUMBERS, BROCCOLI, ZUCCHINI, KOHLRABI, RADISHES, POTATOES, BEETS, GREEN BEANS, CARROTS and much more!  Click here for a Seasonal Produce Guide.
  • Prepared foods, bakery items, meat, eggs and cheeses
  • Artisan crafts and goods

These are the wonderful vendors scheduled for this Saturday’s Farmers’ Market:

Sponsor On Hand:  Matt Mitchell State Farm Agency

Community Group:  The Morton Grove Environmental Health Commission

Don’t forget our FREE weekly giveaway drawing of products from our wonderful vendors.You can enter every week at the Welcome Booth on Saturdays between 8 am – 12 pm.  The lucky winner will be notified by e-mail or phone to pick up their prize on the following Saturday.

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Little Sprout t-shirts and MGFM bags, t-shirts and sweatshirts are available for sale at the Welcome Booth every Saturday.

See more of last week’s photos on our Facebook photo album here or our Flickr photo album here.Brick Oven Kitchen – last week’s Featured VendorNorth Shore Martial Arts

Upcoming Events:

 The Morton Grove Farmers’ Market’s full season will take place  from 8 am – 12 pm EVERY Saturday through October 19th.  Join us for shopping, dining, live entertainment, activities for the kids, and so much more!

Click here for our Events page on our website.

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Saturday, August 31st: Gluten-Free Day

Saturday, September 7th: Senior Day

Saturday, September 14th: Scouting Day

Saturday, September 21st: Harvest Fest

Saturday, September 28th: Regular Market

Saturday, October 5th: Regular Market

Saturday, October 12th: Alpaca Day

Saturday, October 19th: Halloween Costume Contest, Last day of the Regular Season

Our Market accepts Link EBT cards (SNAP Food Stamp benefits) at the BMO Harris Bank booth near the Welcome Booth.  Thanks to our generous sponsors who made this possible!

Double your Link dollars
 (up to $25 per card per week) with Double Value Tokens provided by NorthShore University HealthSystems.

Questions about Link at our Market?  Click the Frequently Asked Questions here: MGFM Link Customer FAQ or MGFM Link Vendor FAQ!  Check Morton Grove Champion online for this great article about our Link program at the Morton Grove Farmers’ Market!
For more information about our calendar, vendors or sponsors, please call 847.750.6436, e-mail connect@mgfarmersmarket.com, orvisit our website:www.mgfarmersmarket.com.

Parking for the Market is located in the MB Financial Bank South lot, the American Legion Civic Center lot, the Historical Museum lot, and the Harrer Pool parking lots (both East and West of the Pool).

Out of consideration for our neighboring businesses, please do not park in the street along Fernald, south of Dempster.

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